How To Check HVAC Capacitor With Multimeter

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2 жыл бұрын

How to check a capacitor in a HVAC condenser unit using a multimeter to see if it is weak or bad and needs to be replaced. Even though an air conditioner unit will likely still run with a dual capacitor that is out of range, but the longer it operates like that, the more it's lifespan will decrease. Of course how far out of range will make a big difference as well. A 40 MFD capacitor that is reading 30 MFD, will likely still work but the AC compressor will have a harder time starting up. Whereas a 40 MFD capacitor that is reading 20 MFD, may not start at all.
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@WordofAdviceTV 10 ай бұрын

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@brianbarringer9663 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all your generosity to homeowners that are so appreciative of your easy to understand instructions on how to keep our HVAC in such a great working condition! I can’t thank you enough!

@Waltoncash Жыл бұрын

This is the best #1 channel for Hvac on KZfaq

@joshua1223ag Жыл бұрын

You saved me a lot of money already. First, it was my cap and so I replaced it myself. A month later, it was my fan motor, like today, I replaced it myself too. For quick calculation, if it is + or - 6%, just multiply the MFD by 1.06 or 0.94 and you'll get your MFD right away. Thanks you for helping me save some money.

@danielbucharski8659 Жыл бұрын

New to HVAC and an Apprentice I am. I really want to thank you for taking the time to simplify this matter determining of a good vs bad capacitor. Much appreciated 🙏

@HardAss69 7 ай бұрын

Don't listen

@rjfrye1914 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos & keep up the good work! Here's a helpful tip with the calculator to save steps/time. Instead of putting in the extra numbers in parentheses , just type in 35+6% or 35-6% on the calculator to get the microfarad range. Makes life much easier! 😀

@fredi176 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your video. I was able to diagnose my ac problem and found out that the run capacitor was bad. Ordered next day delivery and I have my AC fixed next day. I really really appreciate your help. Keep up the good work and god bless you.

@simongliddon4656 9 ай бұрын

Just want to say thanks for this. My blower motor inside was whirring but not running and this helped me figure out how to test the capacitors. I spent $50 on a clamping multimeter which I'll keep for next time and $12 on the capacitor that needed to be replaced and that wouldn't even have covered the callout for anyone else. Saved me a fortune.

@tedlahm5740 2 жыл бұрын

Clear concise information. Even the math lesson was well appreciated. Thank you.

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ted! Glad you liked the video!

@uptownphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always TOP NOTCH... You help me solve a AC problem about 2-3 years ago. All the best from NJ. Phil NYC Area

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Uptown! I appreciate that! Awesome! Good to hear you were able to resolve the AC problem! Have a fantastic new week, Aloha from Big Island! 🤙🤙

@terrellhightower6116 13 күн бұрын

Booooooyy you the real MVP!!! You saved me 300 dollars on a service charge. I bought the part for 20 dollars.

@bluebutterfly9695 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your very informative video and for showing your lovely garden, may God bless you

@jollyscaria1922 11 ай бұрын

35.5 mfd red 32 poind cand gan side 4. Heom side staing point 36.75.good showing ..bad sho cap body show no rests not nad good expplas show ok high restan

@KhanGirey Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this helped me identify a bad capacitor. Hopefully the replacement I ordered will have fixed my issue. For those reading, make sure your readout is in the correct units. My fan was reading at 4.8uF, but the HERM was reading out at 89nF. (this lead to a lot of headscratching as I was reading it at uF).

@josemelendez7687 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much to share your knowledges with us. You’re awesome!

@JazzLowrider Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the easy informative explanation, I wish I had a teacher like you, all your instructional videos are just great.

@canik9mm Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother getting into the field and explaining it for me.

@bigmoneyscratcher5575 Жыл бұрын

Great video it helping me in my hvac school training your explanation is the best you consider teaching hvac in classroom if you not a teacher love channel man.

@user-xd9wk5zt8k Жыл бұрын

Great Teacher. Definitely one of Heaven's Chosen to lead people. Thank You Again

@WordofAdviceTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! May I ask a question? You use interesting terminology which made me wonder - what is your faith?

@comicbookreadings 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the explanation as to if it would run if out of range, and how it affects other components. My 45 was reading about 12. It was running, but I’m sure near its end of life. Florida, so our systems work pretty hard. Better safe than sorry.

@brujeria2666 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’m learning a lot from your videos,

@viviana_vee 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos!

@rickanaya6030 Жыл бұрын

good job kid so far you have help me troubleshoot my A/C unit. muchly appreciated thank you

@borneo60 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Cheers from West Coast Canada!

@vince6829 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@nwsli105 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for an excellent lesson.

@Honestandtruth 2 жыл бұрын

My friend You are Still doing Videos and Helping others as Always.....👍👍 Your ways of Explainations are Easy to Understand and Follow.... ..... Thank you

@dhk4284 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very good explanation

@dumptrump9134 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for great information. Checked my capacitor because it would start air conditioner sometimes and sometimes it won't start .my capacitor was below minimum and fan side was below 1 .fires right up with new one.thanks again for your videos

@mabbaticchio Жыл бұрын

Best video on the subject.

@nabs2714 Жыл бұрын

very well explained thanks.

@swartzsubaru 2 жыл бұрын

Quick first note- i didn't have a multimeter with the uf setting, found that you can use ohms instead. From what I could tell, If your light and beep blink on then stay off, your capacitor is good. If the light and beep stay on and the reading doesn't 0, or if no beep or light at all, its a bad capacitor. Second note- Lifesaver! Detailed and easy to follow instructions make your vids the best. Its pretty cold in MI right now and my furnace stopped working. Blower wasn't working right. Used steps from another vid of yours to rule out the main board. Then this vid and found a dying capacitor. What I feared was going be a multi hundred dollar visit from the heating and cooling guy turned out to be a $6.25 trip to the hvac and plumbing store. Furnace back to work. Thanks from me and my now warming up family!

@GaryMarkowski 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose if there is no continuity between the leads of the capacitor, then testing ohms may work. However to properly test a capacitor you may use uf setting, with the capacitor removed. I also use a MESR-100 ESR Meter, which can kind-of test the capacitors without unsoldering them from a circuit board. However sometimes you still have to unsolder them to get the best reading. Anyway, testing for ohms will not properly test capacitors.

@josephwetherall958 11 ай бұрын

Long time follower. You are an outstanding teacher. I have a “seasoned” (assembly date 29Jan2008) Payne unit that stopped working. Armed with your education, I located the Dual Run Capacitor and replaced it with like replacement 60+ 5Mfd I had ordered long before as a contingency. This action restored unit. All is well. However, whilst replacing this Dual Capacitor I noted a “add-on” 10Mfd Capacitor off to the side. (It is attached to wires with a cable tie.). The 2 leads off this add-on go to HERM and Common on the proper Run/Start Capacitor. Which I believe puts it in parallel with the HERM Capacitor, thereby increasing plate area/capacitance. I since learned people will use this short cut when only 1 side of a Dual Capacitor is bad. The schematic on the unit does not indicate Mfd Rating of the Capacitors for the Fan and Compressor. I can only assume the Dual Run Capacitor I replaced based on what was already there, was of correct value or what manufacturer intended. Question: Do I remove the “extra” 10Mfd capacitor or leave it? A second question I have regards Filters for the HVAC. There are many out there claiming to allow air-flow, but what FPR or MERV value will insure adequate filtering for the HVAC and still not overtax/overwork my older system? Thanks. And again, I sincerely appreciate your outstanding instructional videos. Joseph

@WordofAdviceTV 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that you've been a long time follower and I like that you included all the details with your questions. 1. Many compressors will have a specs label on them which also lists the size capacitor that is needed for it. If you are able to get to it and it's not faded out, you can find out exactly what size capacitor you need. If you only need a 60, then I would take that extra capacitor out. Another option is to call an HVAC parts store, give them your model number, and ask which size capacitor is needed for your unit. They should be able to look that up for you. I do an example call in my video on how to order HVAC parts, if you need more on that. 2. For filters I recommend lower values. MERV 6 or MPR 300 for example. The premium filters don't filter much more yet they do restrict the airflow more. Hope that helps! Stay cool! Jay

@BigChez50 Жыл бұрын

Great Video and Thank you for the cheat sheet!!!

@pointbreak8293 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro… hopefully you’re enjoying Hawaii life… thanks for all you do for us and stay safe…👍👍👍

@juancamacho6876 2 жыл бұрын

Good explanation 👏. Thank you

@Eddy63 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha ... You sure know how to start off a good Sunday Morning ... Always good to hear from ya ... Hope you and your family are still doing good there ... Aloha !!!

@davidmckinney6577 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Eddy ✌️ and Trixie and family

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha Eddy! Haha glad to hear I made the Sunday better and not the contrary. 😄 Always good to have you stop by! Family and I are doing great! Hawaii is treating us well. My son is getting smarter by the day! He will be turning 4 this month. Hope all is well on your side of the world too. God bless you and yours, have a fabulous new week!

@WKellyJW 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the education.

@waiting4aliens Ай бұрын

very well presented. Thank you

@joepah51 Жыл бұрын

Well done and not too geeky!

@user-jr2hh4uj7o 11 ай бұрын

You have helped me a lot! I really appreciate it.

@mikosantos9349 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@classic287 2 жыл бұрын

Upon getting ready for bed, a man looked out the window and saw 3 men stealing stuff out of his shed. He calls the police, but they said no units were in the area. He said OK and hung up the phone. He waited 30 seconds and called the police again and told them to disregard his earlier call because he shot them all. Within 5 minutes there's cruisers and cops everywhere. They catch all 3 robbers. I thought you shot them all, says the captain. I thought you had no one in the area, said the man

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Haha nice one! 😄 Thank you Mr. Classic! Your submissions are always appreciated! 🙏🙏

@rhymereason3449 2 жыл бұрын

That would be considered filling a false police report and can get you in legal trouble...

@dunasingh8653 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks a lot.

@sdmarcos13 2 жыл бұрын

thanx for the info man.. As usual, very informative and easy to understand explanations. HAD ME CRACKING UP AT THE END.🤣

@duanebendt 2 жыл бұрын

This was also my issue. Thank you.

@kirkwilson7169 8 ай бұрын

Blessings your teaching is very informative be bless.

@andyhuang7526 2 жыл бұрын

Learning ! Thanks!

@OburakCharles 11 күн бұрын

Thank alot .the lesson benefited me

@user-xw8eb9mi2g Жыл бұрын

Your video was Very informative, I was testing my jacuzzi motor capacitor single pole no read out of it.

@Dicofole 2 жыл бұрын

If you are a math nerd and lazy like me you can calculate it much easier like this : Cap with a 30 MFD with +/- 5% Upper range : 30 * 1.05 = 31.5 Lower range : 30 * 0.95 = 28.5 Cap with a 30 MFD with +/- 6% Upper range : 30 * 1.06 = 31.8 Lower range : 30 * 0.94 = 28.2 Thanks for your video.

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! That's even better and faster! Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍

@engdominicnyaboga8684 2 жыл бұрын

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@luizitosalas4975 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your video and help a lot and good explaining keep doing good work

@jrpritchard1622 2 жыл бұрын

thanks jay for the tip very useful keep on rolling

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@GUILLERMOJGARZON 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation for capacitors. I like all your videos specially for hvac. Could you make a video of how to do vacuum and then how to recharge it using 410a refrigerant. Thank you.

@rwbishop 2 жыл бұрын

I've done the bad cap dance a few times... life's too short for waiting/baking through a heat wave just to make an HVAC guy rich over some little nickel/dime cap. I now replace them every two years come hell or high water; _and_ keep a spare on hand at all times. I've even set up a repeating calendar event as a reminder. Obey all the safety rules... remove power, discharge the cap etc, and don't attempt unless you know what your doing. Cool videos, Thanks!

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! I fully support that spare capacitor idea 👍👍👍 Have a great new week good sir!! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your experience.

@victorhernandez6112 Жыл бұрын

Awesome man thanks !

@jusbin Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@thembones12 2 жыл бұрын

To test capacitor under load: Capacitance (MFD) = Start Winding Amps (between the capacitor and the start terminal) X 2652 Divided by Volts from Start to Run (Herm and C or voltage across the capacitor). From So Cal - All I know is "Aloha" and "Kahuna" in Hawaii 😎🤞

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining how to do that! Much appreciated! Haha that's a good start! I only know about 6 words too 😅

@marshallborder9089 Жыл бұрын

Good ,lesson.

@juanalejandro9123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for video is interesting for me .because I want learn more about this field

@whatnext3143 Ай бұрын

Thanks, you saved a $100 service call.

@bennimotlatsi8901 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful indeed im a techician myself thanx bro

@wasimedoo1506 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information bro

@dewittstr8laces84 10 ай бұрын

Thank you dear brother

@oskerthagrouch 8 ай бұрын

Great video!!

@alfredotrevino-fz6yp 2 ай бұрын

Ur awesome learned from your video

@FrugalFootprint 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for this. Just saved me so much money :D

@tukkus2 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@joerymer8640 Жыл бұрын

Totally just screenshoted the sheet! Thanks dude! Wow, moved to Hawaii! Nice! Big change from where you used to live I bet. Lol. Take it easy, bra! 🤙

@leodeboca Жыл бұрын

awesome!

@beefing313 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the move to Hawaii.

@jimharris1590 2 жыл бұрын

Well done!!!!!

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim! I appreciate you stopping by. Have a fantastic week good sir!

@jonathantube8271 Жыл бұрын

Cool video my friend ⚡️

@OscarRodSeedsofG 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing. By the way, that mango about 4 feet above your head looks delicious. Not the one to your right, but the one further up to your left.

@ron3586 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron! Appreciate you stopping by!

@RickSegui 2 жыл бұрын

Be sure and add a video about testing a cap under load!

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I will need to do that one later too. Thank you for the suggestion!

@md.mohiburrahman546 Жыл бұрын

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@phayazshaik5384 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir iam Indian superb explain thanku very match

@adriankeister4389 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks! One improvement you could add: how to take the capacitor out of the unit and put it back in.

@aarong2708 9 ай бұрын

Your videos are so informative! Thank you so much for your explanations. I wanted your input on my situation. My ac fan was not spinning just buzzing humming. I was able to kick start it by manually spinning the fan with a stick. Videos said maybe a bad capacitor. Swapped it with a new one. But its still doing the same thing. I have to keep starting it with a stick once it tries to come back on after it cycles off. Any idea what else it could be. Don't want to keep going outside to start the fan. Thank you!!

@jso567 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have link for the capacitor chart you made? Thanks for you great vidoes.

@zahedaminullah6934 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, all your vids are great, helpful and encouraging. As per your video. Make your math easier and just put 35 + 5%. Input it exactly like that in your calculator and you don't have to go back and forth. Thanks

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha oh man.. I really did make it more complicated then it should be. Thank you for pointing out the easy way! At my previous job, the company gave us "dumb phones" and the calculators on them did not have parenthesis or the percent option so I got used to doing it the hard way. 😅 (my personal phone would often stay in the truck)

@zahedaminullah6934 2 жыл бұрын

@@WordofAdviceTV lol oh ok. Good vids though bro. I have a look out on more videos from you. You have a positive attitude and have enthusiasm in the work you do. I did maintenance for 7 yrs on all boilers you name, furnaces, acs. Than i stepped up into service as of 2019 HVAC. Love what i do and looking forward to what you post.

@jimmysegovia2688 2 жыл бұрын

awesome man thank you for sharing!!!!! hey do you have any vid's on package units?

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! 😄 Unfortunately I don't have any videos on package units man. Maybe sometime in the future..

@user-mu3et4ql8i 5 ай бұрын

Very good ❤ please how can know bad overload in domestic air conditioner the work small time and stop

@alross18058 2 жыл бұрын

should check common to common and herm/fan with the positive meter lead. start caps don't matter but if they have a resistor between the terminals you must clip the resistor for an accurate meter because if you don't your meter will give crazy reading

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing that out and clarifying Allan! Much appreciated!

@olanreajushadrach5916 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 😄

@watcherwatchmen7785 11 ай бұрын

Another reason your multimeter can be erratic like what you were describing is because it's battery is weak. I just had the same thing happen to my fluke, and replaced the battery with a fresh 9v and the problem instantly cleared up. I measured the old voltage and it was only 6v! Just like capacitors, electronics that run off specific battery voltages will still work even though the battery is weak, but they won't work as well.

@virtualtube1 Жыл бұрын

Actually 42.3/47.7 since the capacitor (@ 2.57) being tested is -/+ 6%. Not trying to nit pick. Just don't want those that are new to be confused. Great teaching video.

@denny8548 2 жыл бұрын

I know some phone calculator by default only display standard so the quicker way to calculate the % is... To get the minus result just subtract whatever the minus % on the label from 100% 35uf X 0.94 = 32.9 And for plus side 35uf / 0.94 = 37.2

@Aceman-rz8it 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You saved me some money ($250) All I had to do is test my capacitor.

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Have a wonderful week Aceman!

@morganmoodley1892 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, please advise can you use two single capacitors to replace a dual capacitor

@frankshiffer588 11 ай бұрын

Another great lesson. Is there any relationship between the fan and compressor on a start capacitor of 50 + 7.5 uF +- 5% My readings were 45.6 below 5% (bad) and 7.56 common to fan. Is there any relationship that it is needed to test compressor to fan my reading was 6.48? I thought two sides should add up to the Run side? Or is this on the compressor windings, or am I totally confused?

@jjjohn5914 27 күн бұрын

Do you have a preference for manufacturer based on quality or failure rate? I use BMI, Amrad and Trade pro.

@Tmewani Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, when I checked my compressor's capacitor, fan rating is ok around 4.9 mf but Hermes one is 31.77mf and my capacitor rating is 35uf +-5. So what do you suggest shall I change or is it ok?

@66lwmorgan 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any links for the right multimeter needed that's inexpensive but good? Thank you again for another informative video.

@mikes978 2 жыл бұрын

Any update on this? I picked up a digitial clamp meter today from a local walmart but I think I got the wrong one. it doesnt have an "MFD" reading or the symbol shown.

@66lwmorgan 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikes978 No, I haven't messed with it.

@vero0992 Жыл бұрын

If your multimeter doesn't have a micro farad setting, can you test capacitance using another setting?

@dankelley9361 2 жыл бұрын

Jay, great video as always! I was afraid that the Hawaiian Life was too enjoyable & that you stopped making YT videos!

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan! Haha no I'm still here 😄 I used to post a video every Saturday but things have been busy here so I stopped posting weekly and it's not always on a Saturday.

@dankelley9361 2 жыл бұрын

Hope your enjoying your new life in Hawaii! I’m sure you don’t miss all the turmoil of MN.

@tomduong5545 11 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the helpful videos. May I have that cheet sheet table?

@WordofAdviceTV 11 ай бұрын

No, sorry I am not sure where the original file is. Near the end of the video I do show the full sheet full screen though. You should be able to take a screenshot.

@jz719 2 жыл бұрын

How do you check if compressor is bad? Good videos! Godbless.

@WordofAdviceTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have a video on that right here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZsdxnZOa1radZXU.html

@derekprreira3214 11 ай бұрын

Hey bro, I happened to replace a 50 MFD capacitor for my window AC, but then it made some kind of fluid sound in it as I shook it. Is such a capacitor good or bad, kindly advice. I like your videos and education.